Trial Attorney IV
The candidate provides representation for clients on complex and/or high-risk legal matters. Reviews and evaluates assigned cases. Prepares and tries cases in all courts and agencies. Provides related legal advice and services and manages relationships with Claims and Clients. Assists in mentoring of other trial attorneys. Reports to Managing Attorney or Associate Managing Attorney. Leads, works directly on or provides subject matter expertise on significant, high-risk or complex legal matters, representing clients in trials or hearings before courts or agencies, including appeals and arbitrations. Reviews and evaluates cases and lawsuits in accordance with established Best Practices Guidelines. Works with client and claims to establish, communicate and implement Litigation Plan. Prepares and tries cases regardless of complexity and unlimited exposure in all courts and agencies. Recognizes, participates and promotes settlement opportunities. Negotiates as authorized. Keeps client and claims fully informed. Takes depositions of parties and experts; obtains meaningful discovery and participates in motions practice as warranted. Assists in the mentoring of other trial attorneys. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have a J.D. degree from an accredited law school. Should be currently licensed as an attorney in New York. Should be a seasoned attorney in an area of law. Must have 10 years of civil litigation, trial experience and/or agency hearing representation experience, as well as substantial jury trial experience as lead counsel. Should have deep or significant experience in a specific or highly-specialized area of law.

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